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Robert Half Senior Staff Accountant in Skokie, Illinois
Description Are you an experienced accountant with a keen eye for accuracy? Robert Half has an exciting opportunity at a rapidly-growing organization in the Wholesale Distribution industry for a Staff Accountant. This company is located in the Skokie, Illinois region and is offering a dynamic, mulit-faceted long-term contract / contract to permanent opportunity where effort is rewarded. As Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. Be prepared to dedicate a fair amount of time to producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. During the monthly close, many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility. You'll also communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, take part in compliance, and look over schedules for the reporting processes.
Your responsibilities
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Be responsible for analysis of income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings to management
Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments
Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation Requirements - Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
Microsoft Excel experience desired
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Detailed and have the ability work independently
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Proficient in ERP systems
Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Extraordinary analytical, quantitative and social skills
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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